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Retailers Lay Out a Downbeat Outlook as Inflation Squeezes Low-Income Shoppers

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Retailers Lay Out a Downbeat Outlook as Inflation Squeezes Low-Income Shoppers

Despite better-than-expected earnings, retail executives predict that any sales growth will be much smaller than in years past.

By Jordyn Holman

The Retail C.E.O. Pipeline Is Running Dry

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The Retail C.E.O. Pipeline Is Running Dry

The battered industry’s next generation of leaders needs a complex set of skills, yet scaled-down store training programs aren’t meeting demand.

By Jordyn Holman

With Layoffs, Retailers Aim to Be Safe Rather Than Sorry (Again)

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With Layoffs, Retailers Aim to Be Safe Rather Than Sorry (Again)

Companies that ramped up hiring in areas like technology over the past few years are cutting back as customers slow their spending.

By Jordyn Holman

Retail Sales Fell in December as Holiday Shoppers Held Back

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Retail Sales Fell in December as Holiday Shoppers Held Back

Weaker-than-expected results, including at popular holiday shopping destinations like electronics outlets and department stores, showed how concerns about inflation are affecting consumers.

By Jordyn Holman